While sorting papers from years ago. 15 to be exact. I came across an interesting list. Written when I realized Kirsten’s life was taking a different trajectory. All those things I’d taken for granted...

Transitions. I don’t even need to say more, do I? You know exactly what I mean. They are TOUGH. Some more than others. We had a particularly rough one this summer. Switching programs. Aged out of her...

Kirsten has several things she LOVES. It’s a fairly short list: skirts, pillow cases, earrings, Sharpies, and now shoes. As with all-things-autism, everything has its rules. Her #1 rule is you CAN have too many. ...

The public often gets it wrong. Especially in the early years. A meltdown is frequently misinterpreted as a spoiled child. Yeah… we’ve all been there… It can work against you. Make your already difficult...